Senior Buyer

Senior Procurement Analyst

BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Procurement Analyst for our GOCO (government owned contractor operated) facilities located in Radford, VA and Kingsport, TN. This buying role will solicit, award, and manage procurements subject to FAR/DFAR regulations and indirect procurements. Successful candidate should be skilled in tactical execution of purchase orders in addition to a general knowledge of Strategic Sourcing. Location: Remote Work Considered/Hybrid. Preference is to have a local candidate in either Kingsport, TN or Radford, VA areas Travel: Up to 10% travel is required. Schedule: 9/80 schedule

Responsibilities:

• Award and manage procurements for various commodities.
• Work with peer Buyers and Procurement Managers to meet objectives within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Review and analyze open purchase orders (POs); identify potential delays or risks and expedite orders as needed
• Interface with customers and suppliers, providing status reports, and ensuring on-time deliveries
• Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve shipping or invoicing issues
• Enter and maintain Procurement documents in ERP system.
• Facilitate onboarding of new suppliers
• Review, analyze, and report procurement related data within ERP and Excel.
• Perform price analysis and source justifications for all procurements.
• Execute subcontract closeout activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Previous Supply Chain experience
• Experience with procurements subject to FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Ability to support a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to remain motivated and meet program objectives
• Intermediate analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Experience in MS Office
• Self directed in the placement of purchase orders.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters Degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Experience in Fourth Shift, Coupa, Maximo or Oracle.
• Knowledge of CUI regulations
• Knowledge of import/export regulations

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $67728 - $115138 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.